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Dapol to produce Hawksworth Q13 Inspection Saloon for Rails of Sheffield
Simon Bendall replied to AY Mod's topic in Dapol
Another option for DW80975 in its Intercity days is a transit move as part of a parcels train. Not the greatest shot but with four GUVs at Exeter in 1989.- 98 replies
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First ones appeared at the end of 1994.
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Its back to wagons for number nine in the Modelling BR series, this time covering engineers wagons of the privatisation era, beginning in 1994 and running through to today. Like the previous BR era volumes, it looks at the various ballast, rail and sleeper wagons in use during these three decades beginning with those that transferred from BR to Mainline, Loadhaul and Transrail before passing to EWS. Subsequent chapters then explore all the new builds and conversions that later appeared for Railtrack, Network Rail and the freight operators to varying degrees. There's the usual mix of prototype info and photos allied to modelling projects. Also included is a detailed history of Railhead Treatment Trains and their operation over the past 20 years. As ever, thanks are due to those who contributed, including Gareth Bayer, Terry Bendall, Mick Bryan, Mike Cubberley, Timara Easter, James Makin and David Ratcliffe. On sale date is 25th May but it can be pre-ordered now from the Key Publishing website Sample pages below
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New Caledonian Liveried MK3 Coach Question
Simon Bendall replied to BigAndy's topic in UK Prototype Questions
6701, 9802, 10580 and 10693 received teal for the franchise launch in April 2015, these were the only two MK.3 sleepers 6700, 6703, 9497, 9800 were painted in 2018 when hired from Eastern Rail Services. -
One Class 121 had white/blue, 55034, there was a trailer as well IIRC https://www.railcar.co.uk/images/3347
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Mark 5, By Accurascale
Simon Bendall replied to Accurascale Fran's topic in Accurascale / Irish Railway Models
Anyone for a 37/4 on a two coach Mk.5 sleeper in passenger service 😲 http://www.flickr.com/photos/tayrail/52860316037 -
A little plug for my very first book, which is a pictorial look at BR shunters during the late 1970s and throughout the 1980s. The images are divided up across six chapters by region, mostly in colour and almost entirely previously unpublished. Largely features Class 03s, 08s and 09s but other types still surviving such as in industrial use also appear. Out this week from the Key Publishing shop here 96 pages, £16.99. Some page samples below.
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Revolution Trains Clayton Class 18 battery hybrid loco
Simon Bendall replied to newbryford's topic in Revolution Trains
Class 18s clearly hunt in packs, 18002-010 doing very little at Wolverton. https://youtu.be/b3d67oYJvz8?t=186 -
Another new bookazine for those interested - a continuation of the locomotive theme, this time considering freight locos from 2000 through to today. The usual mix of modelling and prototype features that take in the fleets of EWS, Freightliner, DRS, GBRf, Fastline, Advenza, Colas, DB and DC Rail with a mix of ex BR types and modern replacements ranging from Class 08s to Class 68s and 70s. There's a mix of projects in 2mm and 4mm and thanks are due to Anthony Ainsley-Sutton, Alex Carpenter, Timara Easter, Chris Ibbotson, James Makin and Andi Walshaw for their contributions. Should be in Smiths etc from today while it can also be ordered from the Key website here Some sample pages below.
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Class 92, By Accurascale
Simon Bendall replied to Accurascale Fran's topic in Accurascale / Irish Railway Models
Most operational DB 92s no longer have shoegear. -
Class 92, By Accurascale
Simon Bendall replied to Accurascale Fran's topic in Accurascale / Irish Railway Models
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Class 50, By Accurascale
Simon Bendall replied to Accurascale Fran's topic in Accurascale / Irish Railway Models
It certainly did one and possibly only one http://www.flickr.com/photos/46402143@N06/5187446554 -
Class 50, By Accurascale
Simon Bendall replied to Accurascale Fran's topic in Accurascale / Irish Railway Models
It did, black 9s were carried up to December 1987 then changed, unknown as to why. If you want it as running in Cornwall, blue 9s it is 😎 -
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Funniest Deltic I've ever seen, maybe its the prototype for the Dublo one. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/266084594887
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One of the BSOs also featured in the FGW Taunton/Weymouth/Paignton workings but, yes, the Fife Circle was their main employment after the charter use dried up. Some still survive in store at Fawley and Burton.
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Yes they are.
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They featured in Thames sets and also the all first class Waterloo-Southampton boat train http://www.flickr.com/photos/tunnel_one/14766457102
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Class 50, By Accurascale
Simon Bendall replied to Accurascale Fran's topic in Accurascale / Irish Railway Models
19 after withdrawal. -
Class 50, By Accurascale
Simon Bendall replied to Accurascale Fran's topic in Accurascale / Irish Railway Models
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Class 50, By Accurascale
Simon Bendall replied to Accurascale Fran's topic in Accurascale / Irish Railway Models
There's very little behind the hinged grilles at the No.2 end now, mostly just the frame for the air filters, which you can see in the pic as the grey verticals. At the No.1 end, the inner of the three grilles comes out as pictured, the top three-quarters or so, the bottom slats are welded in place. The two sets of moveable radiator slats alongside will come out as complete units but it's a monumental pain in the backside to do, even worse getting them back in!